Job Information
Hamilton County School Board Bus Driver in Jasper, Florida
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to communicate with children.
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and verification of an acceptable driving record through Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- Successful completion of drivers training course as specified by state and federal standards.
- Must be trained in CPR and First Aid.
- Certified physically capable by a physical examination as prescribed by state and federal standards and reflex test administered by the District.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of highway and traffic safety. Ability to operate light and/or heavy-duty buses in a safe and economical way. Ability to understand and carry out both written and oral directions. Ability to exercise appropriate disciplinary techniques. Ability to follow a daily routing schedule.
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of General Services
JOB GOAL
To transport students, safely and efficiently, to and from their school sites and/or special events.
SUPERVISES: N/A
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Service Delivery * (1) Transport students to and from school and on assigned trips safely and efficiently. * (2) Comply with all state and local laws relative to bus transportation. * (3) Observe all safety regulations for school buses. * (4) Maintain discipline of students and report discipline problems to school administrators. * (5) Fuel bus according to District transportation guidelines / policies. * (6) Keep assigned bus clean according to District / transportation policies. * (7) Follow assigned route and schedule. * (8) Recommend to Supervisor changes in bus routes or bus loads. * (9) Complete pre- and post-trip safety inspections and notify proper authority of mechanical defects and lateness. *(10) Discharge students only at authorized stops.
*(11) Transport only authorized students. *(12) Ensure no smoking, drinking or eating on bus. *(13) Instruct students in safety precautions and practices. *(14) Conduct bus evacuations as required. *(15) Be aware of additional duties related to transportation of exceptional education students, such as door-to-door loading and unloading, assisting with wheelchairs, understanding each students exceptionalism and the development of special loading / unloading procedures. Inter / Intra-agency Communication and Delivery *(16) Interact appropriately with children, bus attendants, if applicable, transportation and school personnel. *(17) Report all accidents involving a school bus. *(18) Communicate well with supervisor, bus attendants if applicable, and schools. Employee Qualities / Responsibilities *(19) Attend in service training and meetings as required. *(20) Continue to work to improve knowledge and competence in relationship to position. *(21) Establish rapport with students. *(22) Display appropriate work ethic. *(23) Report to work punctually and regularly. System Support *(24) Exercise responsible leadership when on District school trips. []{style="font-family
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